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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1930.

FIRST DAY OF ANNUAL RACE

MEETING.

TIPS AND SELECTIONS FOR RACEGOERS: 'APOLLO

A "MORAL CERTAINTY."

SOME "LONG SHOTS" SUGGESTEL FOR PUNTERS.

CANDID REVIEW OF STABLE CHANCES: LOOK

FOR THE "STAGS.”

[BY MORNING DEW."}

GOLF.

·ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF

CLUB,

STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY

9:12 am. Capt. Riggs and W. N.

Fleming

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C. E. Moore and J. Forbes.

F. Lobel and C. Mycook.

D. Forbes and G. David-

W. C. Clark and L. Ramage.

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T. S. Whyte-Smith and A. O, Brawa.

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Keen racing, big fields, closo finishes and possibly a record or two lowered, should be features of the day at Happy Valley this afternoon, when the five-days Annual Mooting arranged by, the Jockey Club will open..

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Never before in the history of racing in Hong Kong has such a fine collection of gritas been brought together, and there will be no disappointments in the matter of the size of fields in the racer confined to griffins. The old ponies, are out for blood "this year. Apollo looks as if he will lower a record to-day, and other old ponies are quite capable of achieving the sams feat.

"The subs too, will provide fields which will far exceed in numbers anything we hava seon in the past, and, altogether, the Annual Meeting, promises to be a huge success, if the weather will continue to be as good as it has been during the earlier part of the week.

The new grandstands and the arrangements for the public have been thoroughly inspected, and the provisions for both members and the public should leave no room for complaint,

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Only Four In the Derby, During the training season, the chances of the various stables have

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Jungle Book. I have a great res pect for their chances, especially as the first-named will be ridden by

Huachalo will, Haimovitch.

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Kooll is one of the best jockeys ever seen in Hong Kong and can be relied on to make Hunchafo go all out in the half mile. On the whole I think Picey ought to account for the race, with Sonny Boy taking second place and Hong Kong Beau or Dunce third. Much, however, will depend on the start.

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The China Stakes.

I have heard that Apollo will have no opposition of any worth in this short race. I am certain "Boxing

local short-distance crackerjack," will have a shot at it. The field ought to be quite good in spite of Apollo's presence, and there should be a good race between Boxing Eve and the Chinese-owned bay. Majestic Hall, a nice chest nut belonging to Mr. Ho Kom Tong, who did so well against Boxing Eve. at the close of racing last year, is another starter I expect со вес. He should do well, and may account for Boxing Eve. The race may well see a new local record.

boen fully discussed. At the mo-started, be Mr. Knoll's mount. Mr. Eve, the mont it seems that the Derby lies between three ponies or at best, four. These are Diane Bay, Wisdom Stag, The Tiger and Peppermint. It would be a good thing to member, that whenever these ponics start in races confined to grins. they may be expected to do well, either to-day or on Monday.. Before dealing with the prospects of the ponies racing to-day, however, some notes about the various stables will pot, perhaps, be out of place....

Apollo and the "Stags." Apollo, as I have said, might lower a record to-day. He is start ing in the five furlongs race and ought to fad no difficulty in win ning. He is a rare animal, is well trained and the fact that one of the Derby favourites, Wisdom Stag, is in the same stable speaks volumes for the trainer. Mr. Chan Tin Sion has two other very good animals in Witty and Windsor Stag, and those who like to follow Chinese, owned ponies can do worse than back any of these four ponies when- ever they start.

Day. other

The Old Course Plate. This is a new race but the condi

such that the lowest tions are weight on the programme for the, event is 152 lbs. There are only five ponies running under 160 lbs and four others are at 179. lbs. As the four top weights are un- doubtedly the best animals, it is difficult to make a selection, as the weight may keep the candidates away. I think here is a race for Young Pretender, who is carrying 103 lbs. The Duke of Chantilly carries 168 as does Monterey Bay. These ponies should take the places if the top weights stay out, but even if the top-weights decide to accept, it will be difficult for them to win.

The Hopeful Stakes.

Peppermint,

The Tientsin Stakes.

The Tiger and African Eve, I understand, will be having it out in this race over a mile confined to griffins. The Tiger is a better animal, but African Eve should be well able to hold him, and to extend him over the mile. too, will go out, but I don't think much of his chances as a mile is too short for him Windsor Stag or perhaps Wisdom Stag will start. If the former, he will not bring home the bacon, but the latter is almost a cert." Victory Hall ray start here and this is his only chance of doing something. The Albatross The Maiden Stakes,

might be attracted but I do not The Here is the big event of the day-think much of his chances. Aix furlongs for this year's griffins. Goods is one of the outsiders to King's Bounty at once comes to watch mind. He will be Haimovitch'a mount and should do quite well, I have said in the course of my and those who followed the train. ing gallops will recall that King's racing notes during the training Bounty did a very fast last quarter season that whenever the old and on one occasion. Gay Caballero is new suba meet, the former will another good animal, and I like carry the day. In this race, over a the looks of both Blue Heaven mile and a quarter, The Pheasant and The Ape stand out prominently. and Witty Stag. Then there are They will renew old battles here and I think The Ape, a much im- Picalili and Three Clubs. The race should be a rattling good one, with King's Bounty and Gay Cabellero proved pony, should win. Nouk- fighting it out all the way. The hail, The Jamaica, Cream Cracker the third place. The Ape is my Stag, if he is going to win, will or some other old sub will provide do it in the straight but I don't choice, whatever starts. think he will win Blue Heaven has been whispered as one of the Mr. Dynasty has a useful animal"dark" horse for the Maidens, and in King's Courier and another fairly pass the information on good one in King's Counsel. Of his readers. He certainly looks good Derby griffins, King's Bounty is enough. One peny which must be about the best for short distances watched is Silver Queen, a game and King's Colour for the longer little performer. This maro will be ridden by Mr. Charles and there is The "Halls."

a good deal of confidence in the stable as to her chances. While I cannot tip him to beat King'a Bounty, I think he will do very well against the Dynasty animal

The Dunbar String. Mr. L. Dunbar's best posy at the moment is Diana Bay, who should be with the placed ponies on Derby As regards Mr. Dunbar's candidates, Lobster Bay, Good Hope Bay and Deception Bay, I would like to make the general statement that they are not too good" and I do not expect them to win any races, unless they stand well in the matter of handicap. Mrs. Dunbar'e Sitting Bull is as strong as ever, and the ex-Cham- pion will be seen in action to-day in the Foochow Cup, which he should

win.

races,

The "Kings."

Mr. Ho Kom Torg has two useful old ponies. President Hall is very fit and may account for some upsets, and Majestic Hall is as good as can.

The Valley Stakes.

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be expected. Imperial Hall, Town over the first half mile of the race Hall and Campbell, some of his and he might easily find a place. other old ponies can be left out of reckoning His Derby griffins are an indifferent lot, Marquis and Victory Hall being about the best, In the sub class, he has a useful animal in Bridge Hall, who is worth an outside chance in any race.

The "Eve" Stable.

This is the race which attracts

WHAT TO BACK TO-DAY.

TIPS AND SELECTIONS BASED ON FORM..

A FEW LONG SHOTS FOR PUNTERS,

Race 1..

The selections which I make are all "the best subs. I expect the based entirely on form. For punters field to include Baby Face (Hill), who would like some long shots for Bridge Hall (Encarnacao), Shang- to-day's racing I have selected an hai Beau (Wong), Tonbridge outsider for each event and readers (Haimovitch), Catalan (Knoll), will find the list below the selections Tango (Noodt), Osiris (Bowling), proper. The following forecasts are The "Eve" stable has Boxing Done Again (Heard), Silver Dragon based on form:

Strathroy (Bulteel), Eve, the holder of two records, and (Quincey),

Blood (Chang), Iron.

Thracian Grand Tattoo Eve, whom the racing public know well New Year's Eve (Charles), and a number of others. The winner, to my mind, should and Misty Eve, the other old ponies are not in too good form, and I be Mr. Wong's mount. Wong won do not think highly of their chances. last year with The Sun and the year African Evo is the stable's only previous to that with O-Moon and he Derby griffin and he is quite a good is cut to get another win this year. animal in his own way, but I would Tonbridge is another good bet and I think Thracian or Iron Blood

not recommend him for any race should got the remaining place, over a mile. The subs are not out There is a good deal of confidence standing.

From the Jardine Stables, only in Tango, but while I agree that Adam and Royal Flush are good, the pony is very good indeed, I

think the others are better. the others being only moderate..

Wong-Wei-Chong Stakes.

The Foochow Cup. This race will find Sitting Bull This is the first race of the day. (Hill) qualifying for the Champions. and, being half a mile, should at He will have worthy opposition in tract a large field. Of the 74 en Adam or Royal Flush (Heard), Fair tries, I think from 25 to 30 will 80 Sport (Bowling), King's Counsel or to the post, and the task of start ing them will be very difficult, and, King's Courier (Haimovitch), Pre- consequently, must will depend on sident or Majestic Hall (Encar- the "getaway." Snaefell should do acao) and a host of griffins, out to very well in this race if he is try the mile and a half before the started. I hear that Bonny Roy is Derby is run. going out here instead of at the

Sitting Bull should account for Valleys, and he also will be worth the lot, but to try and find the watching. Hong Kong Bear and second and third places is very dif- Dance are other likely starters who ficult. I think Adam will get it, should do wall. I notice that some with President Hall close on bis of last year's non-winners are heels. The grifhas' chances can be entered Piccy, Kum On, and my dismissed.

Picey. Sonny Boy. Hong Kong Beau.

Race 2. Young Pretender. Duke of Chantilly. Monterey Bay...

"Race 3. King's Bounty. Gay Cabellero. Pícallili.

Race"4. Shanghai Benu, Tonbridge.

Iron Blood or Tango.

Race 5. Sitting Bull.

Adam or Royal Flush. President Hall

Race 6.

Apollo. Boxing Eve. Majestic Hall

Race T.

Wisdom Stag. (if started),.

otherwise The Tiger African Eve

Victory Hall.

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T. C. Monaghan and A. Leach.

"R. J. J. Sneddon and. J.

P. Sherry.``

W. G. Lorrimar and H.

B. C. Booth.

D. J. Gilmore and H. Spicer.

"H. Sturt and W. J.

Alabaster."

A G. Coppin and E. Des

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LOCAL FOOTBALL.

TO-DAY'S FIXTURES.

The King's own Scottish Border-

ers, who are less the Colony

on Tuesday next, complete their League fixtures in both divisions of the league. By a coincidence, they play South China and South China "A" in their final games. A large crowd should be at Sookunpoo, where the Seniors will play South China. The games between these teams have always been interesting and visitors to the Garrison ground to-day should be well entertained. The following games in the Hong Kong League are down for decision to-day

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Division I.

HOME FOOTBALL.

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH LEAGUES.

TODAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following matches in the English League and Division I. of the Scottish League will be played at Home to-day :--

ENGLISH LEAGUE.

División L

"Loods U.

Bolton. Arsenal.

v. Wednesday. 0. Aston Villa,

v. Derby.

Ro

Birmingham Blackburn Grimsby. Huddersfield Leicester Liverpool Manchester U. Middlesbro Newcastle Sheffield U.. West Ham

0.

(Kick-off 4.15.p.m.) K.O.S.B. v. South China, Soo-. kunpoo ground. Referee: Cpl.- Evans, R.M.

Royal Navy v. Chinese Athletic,

Caroline Hill ground. ferce: Mr. W. E. Hollands. Hong Kong Police . Kowloon. Bardaley

F.C., North Point Stadium. Blackpool Referee: Mr. F. Smith. Hong Kong F.O. RA, Hong

Kong FC. ground. Referee: L. S. B. A. Atkinson. "Somerset L... St. Joseph's, Kowloon F.C. ground. Ro ferer: Mr. T. G. Stokes. Division II.

e. Portsmouth.

u. Everton:

Sunderland. Barnley.

. Manchester C. Division. I

Cardit

v. Preston.

Swadisco.

Bradford Bury

V.

Chelsea

Millwall -

Notts Forest Oldham Southampton Tottenham

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S. S. Perry and D. M Goodall.

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10.10

E. M. Bryden and D. 8. Robb.

West Bromi.

10.20

A., H. Penn and A. Rit. chie.

(Kick-off 2:43. p.m.) K.O.S.B. Reserves E.

South

10.24

B. J. Lacon and J. C. Clark.

10.28

A. E. Lissaman and C. E. Holmes.

H. U. Ireland and I. E. Geare.

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10.33

10.40

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10.44

10.48,

R. J. Cherrill and M. N. Cochrane.

T. G. Bennett and B. Stock

E. J. R. Mitchell and D. Ellis.

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A. D. Humphreys and 0. Eager.

10.5%

10.58

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I. C. Highet and W. J. Clock

A. F. Judd and R. "P. Moodic.

11.00, L. Yates and J. Coul-

thart. A. B. Purves and A. An- derson.

A. C. Meredith and F. Black..

R. A Green and F. M. Ellia.

J. N. Grant and H. Hampton.

Dr. J. E. Dovey and B

D. Evans.

A R. Cox and J. S. Dykes.

P. Sykes and E. Stone.

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11.08

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11.12

11.16

11.20

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11.39

11.36

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11.40

11.44

H. Mills and R. K. Valen- tine.

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C. J. D. Law and R. W. Taplin.

W. JS, Key and N. E. Littlejohn.

G. B. S. Thomson and W.

A. Stewart.

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A. H. Musson and. O. E. Marton.

W. Paterson and W. J. Shenton.

M. D. Scott and S. J. H. Fox.

HOCKEY.

The following will represent Club de Recreio in a "Hockey Match against C.B.S.F.P.A. on Sunday at 10.30 am, at King's Park ground.

C. Barros, F. M. Bilva, D. C. Alves, H. Pinna, F. G. Barros, F. V. Ribeiro, F. J. Remedios, H. A Noronha, A, M. Xavier, H. Noron- ha and A. 'Eca da Silva.

Due to Race week, the match arranged between Kai Tack Baso and the Hong Kong Hockey Club. "A" team for Tuesday, February 23 has been cancelled.

Race 8.

The Apo.. The Pheasant, Noukhail.

Readers who are familiar with racing locally will, of course, un- derstand that the local racing rules do not assist the "tipster," as a pony can start in any one of the several races for which he is enter- ed. All ponies tipped to win should bo followed wherever they start.

LONG SHOTS!

RACK 1:~~

The Jungle Book.

BACE 2:~~

Buster,

BACTS 3:+

Silver Queen.

RACE 4:-

Catalan...

RACE 3:-

Poppercorn.

BACK 6:

King's Courier. RACE 7:

Windsor Stag.

BACK 8:-

The Dodo.

. Bristol C. 7. Notts C...

v. Hull.

v. Reading.

D. Charlton.

D. Stoke.

. Wolves

Bradford C."

v. Crystal P. v. Norwich."

Division IIL. (Southern),

v.. Fulham. China "A" Caroline Hill Brentford ground. Referee: Cpl. Baker, Brighton Eastern F.C. v. Chinese Athletic Bristol R.

"A St. Joseph's ground, Clapton Happy Valley. Referee: P. Coventry

Merthyr O. Critchett.

University F.C. v. St. Joseph's Newport

Reserves, Chinese Athletic Plymouth ground, Happy Valley. Re-Swindon Torquay feree: Sgt. Bunting.

Navy Reserves v. South China Watford

B," Navy ground, Happy Valley. Referee: Mr. J. Law-

rence.

R.A.M.C... H.K.F.C. Reserves, Sookunpoo ground. Referee: C. S.. M. Parry, Somerset LI. Reserves v. Chinese Athletic "B," King's Park

Referee: Mr. ground,

Most-

u. Queen's P.R.

v. Walsall. v. Excter..

• Luton.

v. Northampton. 1. Gillingham.

. Southend.

1. Bournemouth. Division III. (Northern).

v. Rochdale.

Barrow Carlisle

Crewe

Nelson

New Brighton

Port Vale

C.

Southport

Stockport

Wigan

PLAYERS AND PROSPECTS.

Two of to-day's games will have

a bearing on the League champion-

ship. The game, of the week will

return

Wrexham

York City

v. Darlington

#. Chesterfield. v. Hartlepools Halifax.

v. Rotherham,

v. Doncaster.

v. Tranmere.

v. Accrington. v. South Shields. 1. Lincoln.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE,

be on South China's ground at Aberdeen Caroline Hill where the Royal Clyde Navy play their

game Cardenbeath against Chinese Athletic

At North Point Stadium carly in the season, Chinese Athletic defeat ed the Navy by three clear goals, but with the Navy felding their usual league team to-day the result should be reversed. A win for the Navy to-day will make the position in the league very interesting.

South Chica and K.O.S.B. meet at Sookunpoo. Thess, old rivals have put up some excellent tussels, and the K.0.9.B. will be out to take the points, in what may be termed, their fatewell game,

Another good tussle should be Been between the H.K. Polico and Kowloon F.C. The first league

Division I

Dundee U. Falkirk Hamilton Hibernians Kilmarnock Queen's Park Hangers.

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v. St. Johnstone. v. Airdric.

v. Ayr United. . "St. Mirren. v, Celtic.

J. Morton. 1. Motherwell.

2. Partick.

i. Dundee..

u. Hearts,

LEAGUE RESULTS,

(THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.]

H.K.F.A. COUNCIL MATTERS.

SEMI-FINALS IN THE SHIELD DRAWN.

REFEREE'S LAPSE IN

PENALTY KICK,

Semi-nals in the Shield Com- petition were drawn at a Council meeting of the Hong Kong Foot ball Association: yesterday, `ak which Mr. R. Hall presided, other members present being Mr. W. E. Holands (Hon. Secretary), Mr." G. May, Lient, W. R. George, Comdr. J. H. D. Byron, Mesars. J. Ormiston, F. Smith, E. E. Lee, R. K. Duncan and Eastman.

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Correspondenca was read as to why Chinese Athletio were unable to carry out the Senior Shield"re- last play with the Somersets Wednesday, the reason given, was that several players were unable to get away from their offices on week day. A suggestion was made that the fixture be postponed to Saturday, or failing that, the Athletic offered to forfeit the game. The matter was discussed, Mr. Duncan pointing out the desirability of creating a preced- ont by granting a postponement. It was an unfortunate thing, he said, but one which could not be helped. Council decided to accept the offer of the Athletic to forfait the game.

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Saturday, March 8, was fixed for the playing of the semi-finals in the Shield Competition. Senior gumes to commence at 4.30 p.m., and junior games at 2.30 p.m."The following was the draw:

Senior: South China v. Navy on H.E.E.O ground: Somersets. Kowloon at Caroline Hill.

Junior Chinese "B" v. Bomer- sets on H.K.F.C. ground: Eastern t. Kowloon at Caroline Hil

Penalty Rule Discussion. Rulo 17 dealing with penalty kicks came for discussion, a ruling being sought from the Association. The rule reads: "The goalkeeper must stand on his own goal line until the ball is kicked. ... If when a penalty kick is taken the ball passes between the goal-posts, under the bar, the goal shall not be nullified by any infringement by the defending side."

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The point arose" from the match between the Club and the Navy The latter had been awarded penalty kick, and as the kick was being taken it was alleged that the Club custodian moved about instead of standing still. The referea had blown his whistle for the kick and then he observed the goalkeeper's infringement, and blew it again.

Comdr. Byron produced & news. paper cutting in which the point was dealt with by a famous referes at Home. He argued that the second whistle was wrong, and if that system was adopted thero would be infringements by every individual player. The referes ought to have waited until the result was known, and if the ball went outside the goal, a re-kick should have been

LONDON, Feb. 90,. Playing at home in the first division of the English League to-day, Leicester lost to West Ham United by one goal to two.

Third Division (Northern Sec game this season between theeation) matches resulted as under-ordered owing to the infringement,

teams was a surprise for Kowloon,

This view was supported by Mr..

the Police taking a point on the Tranmore... 5 Barrow. Kowloon F.C. ground. Last week, Kowloon knocked their opponents of to-day out of the Shield Com- petition.

Halifax Carlisle Duncan.

LOCAL RUGGER. NAVY BEAT THE ARMY.

Council more or less reached agreement on this point and decid- ed to circulate the Home author ity's views to the Reforces' Associa tion.

Chairman's Resignation. Mr. R. Hall tendered bis religna-

In a fast and interesting game at Happy Valley yesterday, the Royal tion as Chairman, as he was losy Navy scored a 13-0 victory over the ing the Colony shortly. By popu Army. The standard of play was lay vote Mr. J. Ormiston was ap- high and there was a large turn-out pointed as bis successor. At the to watch the game.

close of the meeting the latter pro Posed that Mr. Hall's valuable ser. vices as Chairman during this sea

H.K.F.O made a name in mid- week when they played the K.0.8.B. to a draw. This makes the Club supporters confident of taking full point from the Gunners, whom they the E.K.F.C. meet to-day on ground. They have against them a two clear goals defeat on the ground early in the season

In the scrum the Army were the Somerset L.I should have difficulty in taking full points from heavier. pack, but the Navy three- St. Joseph's on Railway quarters were mach the speedier lot ground. But they cannot take the and worked with better cohesion. visitors too lightly, for a snap goal

the

710

in the early part of the game may

mean their downfall. They cannot 2nd XI. t. University at Kowloon afford to drop further points if ground:-H. Overy (Capt.); G. Lee, they wish to be in the running for A. R. F. Raven, N. A. E. Mackay, the championship.

son and the last one should be re- corded in the minutes. This was agreed to and Mr. Hall expressed his thanks.

The suspension of Pte, Lavender, R.A.M.C. on January 20 last year for an indefinite period

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F. 8. W. Smith, J. J.. Hirst, A. A. brought up, it being mentioned that The meeting between the K.O.S.B. Dand, G. A. Y. Hall, A. J. Kew, the player was shortly leaving for Reserves and South China "A" is 8. H. Gregory, J. Fraser. Umpire: Home. It was decided to lift the looked forward to, and a keen A. W. Bliss. Scorer: Capt. Laith-ban. tussle should end in favour of the

waite. K.O.S.B. South China "A" have a two clear goals win against the K.O.S.B. this season.

Royal Navy Reserves, Chinese Athletic "A" and B.L.I. Reserves should win their games to-day.

LOCAL CRICKET.

H.K.C.C. v. ARMY.

The following will represent the H.K.C.C. Army to-day in the League Match on the Club ground:

H. Owen Hughes (Captain), A. Reid, E. B. Duckitt, A. C. Beck, K. H. Batger, E. J. R. Mitchell, J. R. Hinton, G. P. Lammert, W. W. Mackenzie, W. Harris Walker, J. R. Collia,

K.0.0. TEAMS FOR TO-DAY,

1st XI 1. University at Pokfulam ground:-W. Brace (Capt.), E. C. Fincher, E. F. Fincher, F. Good- win, A. W. Ramsay, NH. Ross, F. Zimmern, F. E. Lawrence, D. Liang, T. Lee, S. Jex Umpire: J. P. Robinson.

Special has leavee Queen's Pier nt.1.40 p.m.

(Continued on nect Column.)

OTICE

CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE

FOR BACE WEEK TAKE YOUR TIFFIN and TEA

AT THE

VILLAGE PAVILION (NEAR THE YEUNG: WO NURSING HOME),

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